Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
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WARNING
The anti-tip bracket must
be installed according to the
instructions in your Use &
Care Manual. Failure to do
so will result in injury.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door
hinge side against a wall, you may have to
allow additional space for the handle so the
door can be opened wider.
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only
as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before start-
ing the refrigerator, follow these important rst steps.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top ⅜ in.
Back 1 in.
Guidelines for nal positioning of
your refrigerator:
• All 4 corners of the cabinet must rest
rmly on the oor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front
and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼ in. (6 mm) from
front to back (to ensure that doors close
and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and
be level.
CAUTION
Do not block the lower front of your refrig-
erator. Sucient air circulation is essential
for the proper operation of your refrigerator.
Setting the Anti-tip Brackets
The anti-tip brackets are located on the lower
front corners of the cabinet. Lower the anti-tip
brackets on each side clockwise until they con-
tact the oor. Do not raise the cabinet.
Lower
Anti-Tip Bracket
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of
direct sunlight and away from the range,
dishwasher or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a
oor that is level and strong enough to
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for mod-
els equipped with an automatic ice maker. If
you do not hook up water to the refrigera-
tor, remember to turn the ice maker o.